It's a tough road to the Final Four of the NCAAB Tournament Picks and as history has shown there is a big difference between getting to that point in the tournament and winning it all. Through all of the data and information that is out there does historical data and trends tell us anything about who will be crowned this years NCAAB Tournament Picks Champion? Well, let's take a look at the what at least 9 of the last 11 champions had in common:
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"March Madness" is in full swing as the NCAAB Picks Elite 8 kicks off today with the East and West Regional finals. Although last night produced some minor surprises the fact of the matter is that all #1 seeds are still alive to make it to the final four! So now we're down to the final 8 contestants of the tournament. In identifying profitable NCAAB picks it's important to look at trends and angles that might give us the edge. Many folks might ask why look at trends? Does history really matter in handicapping? Trends, by definition, are prevailing tendencies. Those words in essence ensure us that past trends can in fact help to more accurately predict future outcomes. So, without more bantering, let's take look at some Elite 8 NCAAB Picks trends and angles.
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Written by Parrish Heppenstall
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Power Ratings are a deadly weapon in any handicapper's arsenal. No other method allows us to judge as accurately and objectively the relative strengths of two sports teams. Unlike 'angle' handicapping systems, Power Ratings (hereafter referred to as PR's) tell us exactly how many points (or runs) a team should beat an opponent by. Unlike fundamental handicapping, Power Ratings are purely objective. No emotion or bias is involved.
If Power Ratings are such an exceptional handicapping tool, why isn't everybody using them? Well every handicapper worth his or her salt IS using them. Those who aren't often use excuses such as 'it's too hard', 'it takes to long', 'I'm not good at math', etc. If you fall in this category stop reading now. PR's will take some effort to implement successfully. However if you're willing to spend the time, this article will help show you how to calculate Power Rating's sharper than a razor's edge.
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by T.O. Whenham - 03/25/2009
Thursday
Connecticut (-7) vs. Purdue - Strong defense tends to thrive in the tournament, and both of these teams have top-rate defenses - in the Top 5 by defensive efficiency. The difference here is going to be the pace of play. UConn plays a far more up-tempo style that capitalizes on their size advantage over virtually everyone they play. Purdue will need to slow things down and set the tone if they want to have a chance. As much as I like the Big Ten, I don't think the Boilermakers can pull it off. It's a near-certainty that the Huskies will have a significant rebounding edge. Purdue has struggled against fast, hot guards this year, and UConn's backcourt is on fire right now. I expect this one to be tough and fun, but I think in the end Purdue just won't have enough to measure up.
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SWEET 16 RETURNEES… Buyer Beware
By Marc Lawrence
With the 2009 NCAA Tournament entering the SWEET 16 round, let’s take a different perspective in analyzing the teams that have arrived. It pertains specifically to teams that are returning to the SWEET 16 for the 2nd straight year. Do they perform like a team with experience and panache, or do they execute like CEO’s expecting cushy bonuses while steering a sinking ship? Let’s take a look...
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